Oven Fried Shrimp*

Ingredients for 4-6 portions

1 1/4 cups cornmeal or arepa flour

1 tsp. of sweet paprika

1/2 tsp. of dried oregano

1/2 tsp. of dried basil

1/2 tsp. of dried thyme

1/2 tsp. of granulated garlic

1/2 tsp. of salt

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tbsp. olive oil

PAM Coconut Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray

2 lbs. of large shrimp, peeled and deveined 

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a large rimmed baking sheet with PAM.

In a bowl, stir together the cornmeal, paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic, salt and cayenne pepper.

Mix shrimp with olive oil in a bowl and coat with the cornmeal mixture, shaking off the excess.

Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake until the coating is golden brown and the shrimp are opaque throughout when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 10 minutes.

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(*) Recipe chef George Durán